6th - 8th grade classes
Beginning Lyrical Ruby 10-14yrs – This class is an intro class where students 6th-8th Grade will explore lyrical dance. (This class is intended to prepare younger students for the Emerald Intermediate lyrical/modern class.) This is a performance class.
Intermediate Lyrical/Modern Jade 11-14yrs – This class is an intermediate class where students will explore and learn skills in the lyrical, modern dance, and contemporary dance genres. (This class is intended to prepare younger students for the rigors of the advanced lyrical/modern class.) This is a performance class.
Beginning Musical Theater Ruby 10-13yrs – This course is for beginning students 6th-8th Grade to explore and learn pieces of musical theater dance in the tap and jazz disciplines, sometimes learning the original choreography from popular musicals. Students will learn techniques for stage presence and hone their theater dance skills. This is a performance class.
Intermediate Hip-Hop + Acro 1 10-12yrs – This class is for students in 5th -7th grade. They will experience athletic conditioning and the foundations of Hip Hop along with beginning acrobatic skills. This is a performance class.
Beginning – Intermediate Acro 9-18yrs – Beginning-Intermediate acro is a fun, high-energy class based on the principles and curriculum of Acrobatic Arts. Each student will learn skills and work towards a proper understanding and execution of advanced skills. A prerequisite for this class is a the ability to hold a steady bridge independently. This is a performance class.
Advanced Acro – 9-18yrs – Instructor placement is a prerequisite for this class. Acro Intermediate/Advanced is a fun, high-energy class based on the principles and curriculum of Acrobatic Arts. Each student will learn skills and work towards a proper understanding and execution of advanced skills. A prerequisite for this class is a kick-over independently as well as cartwheels both sides. This is a performance class.
Cecchetti Ballet Technique – Placement by exam only. Contact anna@doxaartsacademy.com for more information. These are technique classes utilizing the curriculum developed by the Cecchetti Council of America. This is not a performance class.
Pre-Pointe 2 and PBT 10-18yrs – Pre-Pointe 2 is available by instructor approval only. This class uses a curriculum that focuses primarily on lower body strength, core stability, flexibility, and foot articulation which is foundational for pointe work. Pre-Pointe students will learn about physiology and technique, safe practices, and how to advance toward demi-pointe shoes. This is a performance class.
Pointe 1-3 + PBT – Pointe classes are available by instructor approval only. Class will include Progressing Ballet Technique to learn to activate and train muscle memory to enhance each student’s ballet technique to the fullest. Pointe 1 will follow a curriculum that builds on foundational principles over the year to develop safe practices and stronger techniques. This is a performance class.
